About the role
Innophos is recruiting for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at our Geismar, Louisiana chemical plant. The Lab Tech position is responsible for performing all raw material, in-process, and finished product testing for products produced at the Geismar plant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing daily calibration checks, running references, evaluating the validity of the data, entering data into log books and LIMS software programs, and preparing CoA’s for bulk shipments.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing daily calibration checks
- Running references
- Entering data into log books, LIMS software programs
- Prepare and release CoA's for bulk shipments
- Catch samples at various sites throughout the plant
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred
- Prior QC experience beneficial
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to comprehend and accurately perform analytical methods
- Possess a fundamental understanding of mathematics and understand the nature of analytical calculations
- Must be computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and LIMS software
Must be able to:
- Safely handle corrosive and toxic chemicals
- Safely work alone when necessary
- Complete assignments in a timely fashion
- Maintain a clean work area
- Visually make color comparisons and identify the presence of foreign materials
- Interact professionally with supervisors/production employees in busy lab environment
- Use good documentation skills/organizational skills to record lab results
- Must have a good attendance record
- Must be able to work rotating shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and vacation relief
- Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
- Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
- Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
- 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
- Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
- Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
- Educational assistance program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
Wages are based on experience, qualifications and skills.